No that wasnt an issue.
I think what made the rattle so much more irritating was that it was coming from that cavity where the hinge is located and this acted like a echo chamber.
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No that wasnt an issue.
I think what made the rattle so much more irritating was that it was coming from that cavity where the hinge is located and this acted like a echo chamber.
Your reply reminds me of another issue connected to the vibrating bonnet.
The Vibs wore out the bonnet latch loop to a point where it was half cut through.
That latch loop is spot welded into the...
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The rattle has a story.
It was associated with the bonnet protector but thats not the beginning of it.
When I got the truck it was missing the passenger side adjustable bonnet button...
This truck has a little Momo in it and it blocks out the view of the gauges
First test untouched truck, 93, 4.2 non turbo, neglected, 540,000 km, Automatic, Shorty.
20L/ 100km
Then new injectors, new rocker assembly, oils, filters, Manual conversion, 31 inch tires,
Best...
These things are not as abundant as I expected them to be.
Im looking for a good one in NZ
Ive been getting a real clunk in the drive train recently and got under the y60 shorty today for a look.
the Diff backlash was clunky and so was the transfer gears but what surprised me was the...
Well that job is done.
Long story short, take out engine mounts and drop engine 50mm.
Raise rear of truck, leave front wheels on ground
access top Bell housing bolts from top of tunnel through the...
Today I started a manual conversion.
replacement brake pedal also.
new rear crank seal, clutch etc.
Dash out.
Mission.
One question though
Are there any hidden surprises in the wiring of the...
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16YO 6ft 1 NZ school boy rowing champ
Hes the sort of lad who wont stop pestering me until its a 30k truck.
When he was heading into the North Island champs he made a deal with his...
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Ive just seen this section.
Ive made a couple of posts already but am now introducing myself
My name is Phil and I have about 6 Toyotas but have always admired Shorty y60s.
Another...
Today I adjusted the Male/female bracket that supports the right side barn door.
The Door was moving in its frame and the rubber was squeaking.
Another rattle down, a few to go
Its a huge relief.
We are almost finished doing the truck up and that rattle was really taking the fun out of the job.
I found it.
Very very long story short
The rattle was unbearable, the truck was just impossible to drive with this damed rattle.
So we started taking stuff off the truck bit by bit.
Removed the...
I see that the filter is retained in the bolt with 3 crimps at the thread end.
Should I drill them out to get the filter out?
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After reading through a few post I decided to take a look at my injector pump filter.
TD42.
It has a large head banjo with a 10mm hex bleed type bolt in the top of it and a long plastic looking...
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Im Phil from NZ and have always been a Toyota 4x4 man.
My mate is the same but recently he picked up a couple of swb gq's for himself and his son and he really likes them so I got one as well,...